This is the easiest way to make a gluten-free Pizza Crust in your cast iron skillet! It has a fluffy texture and it’s hearty enough to support all of your favorite pizza toppings. It’s even vegan, yeast-free, and paleo as well! Pizza for all!

I think pizza is one of the first foods people ask about when I say I’m a gluten-free vegan. I understand the question, too! Pizza is life. It’s classic weekend food, the ultimate comfort dish, and seems to be on everyone’s list of very favorite meals. Here’s the truth: I don’t sacrifice pizza! I still love making delicious, cheesy, comforting pizza with all of my favorite toppings…I just do it with a couple adjustments. Here’s the gluten-free pizza crust recipe that works as a base anytime I’m craving a Friday night pizza and movie!

Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Ingredients

First things first: let’s gather ingredients! There are a few things in this crust that might be considered “specialty,” but I still think you’ll be able to find them at your local grocery store.

• Almond flour – Look for blanched, super fine almond flour for the best texture. You can also make your own at home in the food processor or blender if you have extra blanched almonds in the pantry!
• Arrowroot starch – This works as a thickener and gives your pizza crust a good weight. You can use tapioca flour if you can’t find arrowroot starch!
• Potato starch – This is different from potato flour! Potato flour is made from peeled, cooked, dried, and ground potatoes, while potato starch is just the starch that’s been rinsed out of potatoes and dried. Starch is bright white and fluffy!
• Unsweetened, plain plant-based milk – I use almond milk most often (and even usually make my own!).
• Pantry ingredients – Baking powder, salt, garlic powder, pure maple syrup, and extra virgin olive oil.

Homemade Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

My favorite way to make restaurant-quality pizza at home is in a cast iron skillet! It most closely resembles wood-fired pizza and I love how evenly it cooks and browns your crust. I get the pizza crust started on the stovetop, then put all my toppings on and finish it in the oven.

Vegan Pizza Toppings

What goes on top of a vegan pizza? All the good stuff! I love roasting veggies to top my pizza, and you can do a classic tomato, pesto, or white sauce. Sometimes we even do pizza for dessert with sweet toppings!

• Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
• Caramelized Onions (my fave pizza topping!)
• Roasted Garlic
• Vegan Parsley Arugula Walnut Pesto
• Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
• Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
• Sautéed Mushrooms
• Homemade Nutella with strawberries (pizza for dessert!)

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